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Jim Chalmers 2022
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
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Opinion piece: Modernising merger approvals to bring them into the 21st century
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Boosting competition has been one of the cornerstones of the Albanese government’s economic plan ever since we came to office.
This week we’re taking another big step towards making our economy more competitive, by introducing the single biggest reform to Australia’s mergers law in 50 years to parliament.
Historic reforms for a more competitive economy enter Parliament
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Today the Government will introduce landmark reforms to Parliament to overhaul Australia’s merger rules, another big step towards further boosting competition and productivity in our economy.
This legislative package is the biggest reform to Australia’s merger settings in almost 50 years.
Reappointment of Australian Statistician
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The Albanese Government has reappointed Dr David Gruen AO as the full‑time Australian Statistician to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for a further five years, beginning on 11 December 2024.
Dr Gruen has served as the Australian Statistician since 2019, providing outstanding leadership of the ABS through a unique period in history.
Labor’s reforms to boost financial market competition pave way for new provider
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A new provider of clearing and settlement services has emerged following the passage of the Albanese Government’s new legislation to improve competition in financial markets, with news ASIC has approved a licence for a new player, FinClear.
Labor’s reforms are making our economy and our financial system more competitive.
Press conference, Blue Room, Canberra
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JIM CHALMERS:
Thanks everyone for being here relatively early. Spending most of the day in the Cabinet room with colleagues getting ready for the MYEFO and so I wanted to make a couple of announcements this morning and then touch on some other issues and then obviously happy to take your questions as well.
Interview with Kirsten Aiken, The Business, ABC
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KIRSTEN AIKEN:
Treasurer, welcome. China announced a raft of new stimulus in the lead up to your visit. What will it mean for China’s economy and will it now be able to meet its 5 per cent growth target?
JIM CHALMERS:
Opinion piece: Consecutive surpluses proof of Labor’s responsible economic management
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Responsible economic management has been a hallmark of the Albanese government since day one, and there’s no clearer proof than the 2 straight surpluses we’ve delivered.
These consecutive surpluses were confirmed in the Final Budget Outcome (FBO) for 2023–24, which Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and I released this week.
Press conference, Canberra
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JIM CHALMERS:
Today Katy Gallagher and I are releasing the Final Budget Outcome for the year just finished, which shows that the Albanese Labor government has delivered a second consecutive budget surplus.